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Liverpool newcomer tries to recruit midfielder Matias Orozco

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Liverpool newcomer tries to recruit midfielder Matias Orozco

Summary

Liverpool's new summer signing, Samuel Martinez, is reportedly encouraging his friend Matias Orozco to join the club. Orozco, a defensive midfielder currently with Deportivo Cali, has drawn interest from Liverpool scouts, who observed him during a recent match. Despite some speculation about his future, Orozco has expressed that a move to the Premier League would be a dream come true. The club's manager indicated that negotiations for Orozco's transfer to Europe are progressing, though he is seen as a long-term prospect rather than an immediate solution for Liverpool's midfield needs.

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Status Watch

•Samuel Martinez joins Liverpool and is recruiting Matias Orozco.
•Orozco played well in a match before suffering a minor injury.
•Liverpool scouts monitored Orozco during Deportivo Cali's recent game.
•Negotiations for Orozco’s transfer to Europe are reportedly advanced.
•Orozco dreams of playing in the Premier League.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Liverpool summer signing has been trying to persuade defensive midfielder to join the Reds

What they're saying

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One player who signed for Liverpool this summer is reportedly attempting to persuade a defensive midfielder on the Reds’ radar to join him at Anfield.Last month, the Merseyside club confirmed that t...
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